Lady ’Cats roar on Senior Night
Photos by Shari Harris The Licking Lady ’Cats faced the Thayer Bobcats Thursday evening, February 9, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Varsity came away with a 61-57 win, but Thayer didn’t fall easily, tying the game with 4:10 remaining in the second quarter, and taking a single point lead at one time during the…
Read MoreWildcats end week defeating St. James
Photos by Shari Harris The Licking Wildcats faced Newburg on Senior Night, Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Licking came out with another conference win, 77-55. Licking took a 20-11 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back. A lopsided 26-12 third quarter increased the gap and the…
Read MoreComing Events February 16, 2023
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 16. BOONE TOWNSHIP FISH FRY Boone Township will hold a Fish Fry for all residents and family at 1 p.m. at the township shed, 16245 Hwy. AF, on Saturday, February 18. For more information call…
Read MoreClassifieds: February 16 – February 22, 2023
For Sale: For Sale: Registered young polled Hereford bull. Great E.P.D.s. Will throw small birth wt. calves and increase milk production. Ready to service cows June 1. Success. 731-445-4259. L/7/2tp For Sale: Savannah and Savannah Nubian cross goat kids. Gentle and de-horned. Success. 731-445-4259. L/7/2tp For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at…
Read MoreObituary – Mae “Babe” Jett
Mae “Babe” Elaine (Foss) Jett, age 88, daughter of Larry and May (Heil) Foss, was born February 28, 1934, in Chicago, Ill. She passed away February 11, 2023, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. Mae is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Jett; parents; two sisters, Joy Williams and Lois Ice; Mother-in-law…
Read MoreObituary – Allen J. Long
Allen James Long was born on May 9, 1966, to James J. Long and Mary Ann Hill in Chicago, Ill. He passed away on February 6, 2023, at the age of 56, in Licking, Mo. Allen had a love for animals. He also enjoyed being outdoors and taking daily walks. Allen is preceded in death…
Read MoreOwnership change for Licking Residential Care Center
By Shari Harris, Publisher North Star Equity Group LLC announced the acquisition of Licking Residential Care Center on February 1, 2023. In addition they acquired three other local long-term care facilities – Salem Residential Care Center, Salem Care Center and Seville Care Center, all located in Salem. Licking Residential Care Center is a 34-bed residential…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 9, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Remember your loved ones on Valentine’s Day by shopping at our local florists. Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Licking Downtown will hold the 2nd Annual Fish Fry to benefit The…
Read MorePedestrian hit on Hwy. 32
Allen J. Long, 56, of Licking, was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer early Monday morning on Highway 32. The accident occurred one-half mile east of Licking, at 6:05 a.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) report indicates Long was walking in the roadway when a westbound 2021 Peterbilt, driven by Dallas T. Southards, 48,…
Read MoreAunt Kay’s Place
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Kay Sullins opened Aunt Kay’s Place on September 10, 2022, much to the enjoyment of local appetites. “I have always wanted to have my own restaurant and the time was right to do it,” said Sullins. With Sullins’ years of experience, the daily specials are delicious and varied for…
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